As for the article I mostly agree. Use what works for you. But I’ve also been a mac user for a couple years and I have to say I’m quite impressed with it, even though I have had OS X issues as well. I would never purchase another Windows computer unless I really wanted the hardware to install another OS on. For me it was the adware and viruses that put me over the edge. I was spending more time cleaning up Windows than I was using it.

But what it comes down to is using what you prefer. It is hard to try using a Mac on a normal basis unless you shell out the money to try it once.

The Linux OS also intrigues me and I have thought about installing it on my old laptop to try it out. But I am not a techie and learning the new system would probably take too much time at this point.

After using it for a couple of months I can only say that I regret not having made the move earlier. It’s not just the better OS and software bundle, the build quality is also vastly superior to a pc laptop in the same price range (keyboard, screen….). Like the sign at my Apple store says: ‘once you go mac you’ll never look back’.

Unless price is an absolutely critical factor or if you absolutely need specific pc-only software or are a gamer, I’d recommend the mac anytime. My only gripes are the slow recharge times (then again, I get 4 hours on one charge easy) and the expensive 3-year support deal.

Having been a Unix/Linux admin myself I think running a linux distribution on a pc is really only an option in case you’re either someone who only mails/surfs/does some word processing or a techie into linux sys admin. For the average user who falls between these extremes, Linux is just too complex.

Interesting dialogue on the pc vs. MacBook….still, I AM LUSTING for a MacBook. I have a Dell pc right now thought it is 6 years old, and it is still perfectly fine….but, mmmmm, that MacBook!

I know it costs lots more and that’s why I have created a sub-ING account for it. It will take me until December to be able to afford it but I can wait.

It is the only “want vs need” item I have or have had in a good long while. Will pay cold, hard cash for it while not detracting from my established ING savings. Half of my monthly “left over” money.

Still, you and others, made the right decisions based on your needs and I certainly respect that!

We kept our PC for our kids, and when I’m in the kitchen and don’t want to run get the laptop or it’s charging, I hop on the kid’s computer. I flip back and forth constantly without any problem.

It’s like when you learn a second language – you become fluent in both- your original language doesn’t suffer.

This is from a woman who fully expected the switch to be a complete pain in the butt..I expected a wickedly complicated process, but it has been unexpectedly easy.

I’m keeping my eyes open and watching the Macs. There is a good chance I might just get one on the next go ’round.

I was a life-long PC user and made the switch to Apple about 6 months ago. I couldn’t be happier and I would never go back, but I certainly agree that the switch isn’t for everyone.

Also, I earn my living on a computer so I can more easily justify the extra expense.

But I can understand why some people want or need either Vista or a Mac. I always recommend buying the right tool for the job. For me, that was XP. (but my computer also came with a Vista license, so I can upgrade at will).